The Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) in Barkin Ladi, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has cautioned security agencies against what he described as selective justice in the handling of violent attacks in Plateau State, insisting that every victim deserves equal protection and justice.

Rev. Dachomo made the appeal during a visit to Tarai in Jol District of Riyom Local Government Area, where he sympathised with families of victims killed in a recent attack and called for the arrest and prosecution of those responsible.

Addressing security personnel, community leaders and mourners, the cleric lamented that many attacks on communities have gone without arrests, leaving victims’ families without justice and deepening public frustration.

He recalled the killing of members of his own family, saying he was yet to hear of anyone being arrested in connection with the incident despite the passage of time.

“My nine siblings were killed, and to this day, I have not heard that anyone has been arrested in connection with their deaths.”

Rev. Dachomo said security agencies should ensure that justice is served fairly, regardless of the identity of the victims, warning that unequal responses to attacks could undermine public confidence.

While commending security forces for taking swift action whenever personnel are attacked, he appealed for the same commitment in cases involving civilians.

“When security personnel are attacked, action is taken immediately, and I appreciate that. But when members of our communities are killed, we hardly hear of those responsible being arrested. Justice should not be one-sided.”

The cleric urged authorities to identify and prosecute perpetrators of attacks before communities lose confidence in the justice system.

He also called on the Federal Government to be sincere about the country’s security challenges, maintaining that acknowledging the problem is essential to finding lasting solutions.

“Nigerian government, stop telling the world that there is peace. Acknowledge that we have a security problem. When we admit we have a problem, we can begin to find solutions, and God will help us overcome it.”

Rev. Dachomo further appealed to religious leaders across faiths to speak openly against violence affecting their respective communities, stressing that lasting peace can only be achieved through truth, justice and mutual respect.

“The killing of Christians in Nigeria is still going on. It has never stopped. I also want Muslim leaders to speak out against the killing of Muslims so that, together, we can pursue justice and achieve lasting peace for everyone.”

He urged government, security agencies and community leaders to work together to end the cycle of violence and restore peace across Plateau State.